"Jimin Secures First Victory with 'Closer Than This' on 'M Countdown' as ITZY, SF9, and More Deliver Show-Stopping Performances"

In a thrilling showdown on the January 11 broadcast of Mnet's "M Countdown," BTS's Jimin clinched his inaugural music show trophy for the chart-topping track "Closer Than This." The competition was fierce, with RIIZE's "Love 119" as a strong contender, but Jimin emerged victorious with an impressive 7,500 points.

Notably, this episode marked the debut as permanent MCs for BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun and RIIZE’s Sohee, adding an extra layer of excitement to the show.

The star-studded lineup of performers included RIIZE, TVXQ, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, ITZY, SF9, B1A4, THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo and Eric, 8TURN, Jeong Sewoon, Geenius, TRENDZ, CLASS:y, LIMELIGHT, TIOT’s Kum Jun Hyeon, ALL(H)OURS, JD1 (Jung Dong Won), and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin. Special performances by BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun and RIIZE’s Sohee added to the unforgettable night.

Fans can relive the magic of the performances, with a special spotlight on RIIZE’s captivating rendition of “Love 119.” The article invites readers to immerse themselves in the electrifying atmosphere of M Countdown's latest episode, celebrating Jimin's well-deserved triumph and the impressive showcase of musical talent.